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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.09, 671.96 and 300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.09, 671.96 and 300.52 is: 414.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.09 : 671.96 = 300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.09/671.96 = 300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.09x = 671.96 × 300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.09x = 201,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,937.42/487.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.58

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